Tag Archives: Attacks

WESTERN UGANDA — With the 2026 general elections approaching, multiple districts in Western Uganda descended into turmoil on Thursday as incidents of violence, press suppression, and alleged electoral malpractice were reported across Isingiro, Lyantonde, and Rwampara. In Isingiro District, the hotly contested race for the Bukanga North parliamentary seat turned violent. Supporters of incumbent MP Nathan Byanyima, a member of the …

By Amos Tayebwa | Buhweju District Buhweju County MP Francis Mwijukye is facing growing pressure as his main rival, Grace Agaba Byarugaba, accuses him of running a sexist and discriminatory campaign aimed at undermining her candidature ahead of the January 15, 2026 elections. Agaba, a flamboyant and outspoken MP aspirant, claims that the incumbent legislator has been moving around campaign …

Security has been beefed up along the Fort Portal–Bundibugyo road following coordinated attacks by unknown assailants. UPDF troops and police are patrolling, particularly around Ibonde Trading Center in Fort Portal City North Division, with all vehicles from Bundibugyo and Ntoroko being searched. The early Saturday raids left at least ten suspected attackers dead across Fort Portal, Kasese, and Bundibugyo. In …

Security has been beefed up along the Fort Portal–Bundibugyo road following coordinated attacks by unknown assailants. UPDF troops and police are patrolling, particularly around Ibonde Trading Center in Fort Portal City North Division, with all vehicles from Bundibugyo and Ntoroko being searched. The early Saturday raids left at least ten suspected attackers dead across Fort Portal, Kasese, and Bundibugyo. In …